Patents by Inventor Rich Andrews

Rich Andrews has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Publication number: 20120143225
    Abstract: A system is disclosed including a first expandable anchor and a second expandable anchors. The anchors may be delivered to opposing sides of a fascial opening and expanding to a predetermined size to secure the anchor at the site of delivery. A strap, designed to pull the anchors together, may extend from the first anchor to the second anchor. Upon deployment, a tension force may be exerted on the strap in order to pull the anchors toward one another and close the fascial opening. Methods and apparatus for closing the fascial opening are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 6, 2011
    Publication date: June 7, 2012
    Inventors: Albert K. Chin, Lishan Aklog, Brian deGuzman, Rich Andrews, Michael Glennon